Getting there

History and culture

Mount Manaia is the ancestor and chief of Ngātiwai and the many hapū (sub-tribes) of Whangarei. The craggy peaks represent his family who were turned to stone through karakia (ritual chants) in a dispute over the infidelity of Manaia’s wife.

Mount Manaia is a sacred place for Ngātiwai and the many hapū (sub-tribes) of the Whangarei area – respect the area and keep to the marked tracks.

Know before you go

What to expect

Track surface: Mix of wide gravel path and wooden steps

Change in elevation: +/- 324 m

Hazards

The natural rock lookouts on this track have no safety barriers and limited available space – stay well away from the drop-offs and supervise children.

Extra care should be taken in wet and windy conditions due to exposed nature of rock lookouts.

In the area

For information on transport, accommodation, activities, and attractions in the Northland region, refer to www.northlandnz.com/visit